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Friday, Aug. 16th
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Perfect Party
Memorial Union
Its time for your first party at Washburn! Everybody is invited to join the perfect party, come a meet some new friends, learn about campus, and win some great prizes.

Friday, Aug. 16th
8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.
Norm Magic Experience
Washburn A/B
During, "The Norman Magic Experience," members from the audience get to take center stage. Audience members read each other's minds, win cash prizes, and get to experience the magic first hand. Every single audience member also get to experience magic in their own hands from their own seat. You will scream, laugh, and freak out!

Saturday, Aug. 17th
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Personalized Campus ToursMemorial Union
This is a great opportunity to get to know campus and tie up loose ends before classes begin. Need to visit the Financial Aid office or buy your books? Want to see where your classes will meet? Stop by the Memorial Union to get a personal tour from one of our Summer Orientation Counselors!

Saturday, Aug. 17th
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Greek Tours
Memorial Union
Are you interested in learning more about the history of fraternity and sorority life at Washburn? Come and meet one of the many fraternity and sorority members for a Greek Life tour. Learn how to get involved with the leadership, academics and community service of our Greek community at Washburn.

Monday, Aug. 19th
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WU Fest
Union Lawn
The Memorial Union lawn will be turned into WU's own Festival of FUN! There will be fun games, good music, great food and representatives from a variety of Washburn's student organizations. There will also be some great giveaways! Be ready for a great time!

Monday, Aug. 19th
8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Traditions Night
Moore Bowl
Washburn University and the First-Year Experience program welcome you to campus! Along with alumni, faculty, staff, and the Topeka community, you are invited to attend Traditions Night on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 8:00pm at Moore Bowl. Joined by the Ichabod football team, Dancing Blues, the University Marching Band, and coaches, the Ichabod community will gather to learn or get re-acquainted with the fight song, cheers, alma mater, and much more. It will be a great way to welcome you to Washburn as you wrap up your first weekend as an Ichabod!

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What's an Ichabod?

Washburn's mascot, the Ichabod, honors the school's early benefactor, Ichabod Washburn, a 19th century Massachusetts industrialist. The original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created in 1938 by Bradbury Thompson (ba '34), who became an internationally acclaimed graphic artist. Design wasn't Thompson's only consideration. To the stylized Ichabod the artist attributed the qualities of "...courage and enthusiasm, as shown by his brisk walk. He is democratic and courteous, for he tips his hat as he passes. Sincere in his search for truth and knowledge, he studiously carries a book under his arm..."